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News & views from the world of painting, decorating & interiors
We write about the things we discover that inspire us from the world of painting, decorating and interiors. We also write about new products, decorating equipment, new designers, new brands and new brand releases. And we also write about the city we love, Sheffield. So please take a look through our blog and see if you find anything of interest, and don’t forget to reach out to us if you need any help or you have any questions.
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How to Mix the Perfect Wallpaper Paste
How many times have you mixed wallpaper paste and it has ended up looking like the lumpiest porridge that even the three bears wouldn’t...
Apr 29, 20182 min read
How to Apply Caulk like a Pro
So, what is caulk? Caulk is a flexible filler that professional painters and decorators use to fill internal corners on wood and plaster....
Apr 26, 20182 min read
Sanding Without Dust
At Drew Decor we have been using dustless sanders for a few years now and are excited to say we have purchased the latest device in...
Apr 9, 20183 min read
How to Hang (Paste the Wall) Wallpaper
This is a how to guide for hanging Non-Woven wallpaper/paste the wall wallpapers. Non-Woven wallpaper is an easy to hang "Paste the wall"...
Apr 3, 20185 min read
Staircase Style
The Hall, Stairs and Landing is the biggest room in your home. It is the first thing you see when you open your front door. So this is a...
Mar 16, 20183 min read
Luxury Toilets
Talking Toilet... It’s a room that gets neglected. A room that is at the bottom of the list when it comes to decorating, but it’s an...
Feb 15, 20182 min read
Stripping Back the Years at Millhouses
We returned to Millhouses in Sheffield to carry out a re decoration of a Hall, Stairs and Landing. Millhouses is steeped in history and...
Feb 1, 20183 min read
New Colour for 2018
Make your house a home in 2018. New Year, New home. Many people see January as a dark and depressing month. Why not add new colour to...
Jan 19, 20182 min read
How to Paint Bare Plaster
If you are thinking of taking on a Painting and Decorating project yourself, this decorating tip will help you paint bare plaster. This...
Jan 3, 20182 min read
How to Paint over Mould
If you have damp or mould in your property it is important to get rid of it. Damp and mould can affect your health. The first thing to do...
Dec 22, 20172 min read
Drew Decor becomes Which? Trusted Trader
Drew Decor can proudly call itself a Which? Trusted Trader, having recently passed a rigorous assessment that recognises reputable...
Dec 21, 20172 min read
Project Stumperlowe
Interior Painting and Decorating project at Stumperlowe, Fulwood, Sheffield. The team at Drew Decor were looking forward to starting this...
Dec 15, 20173 min read
Exterior Project, Millhouses
Exterior Painting and Decorating project at Millhouses by Drew Decor. High Quality Painters and Decorators in Sheffield. We took on an...
Dec 3, 20172 min read
Project Woods and Stars
Situated at Moorgate in Rotherham, this beautiful Victorian property was set to be transformed with wallpaper and paint. The Hall, Stairs...
Nov 27, 20173 min read
How to Paint Skirting Boards with Carpet Down
If you have a carpet or hard floor down and you are wanting to paint the skirting boards you must mask up. This method will prevent you...
Nov 17, 20172 min read
Top 5 Paint Brands
Buying a good quality paint means less coats of paint, less amounts of paint and less time applying the paint. Yes, The good quality...
Nov 8, 20173 min read
How to Permanently Remove Water Stains on Ceilings and Wall
If you’ve been unlucky enough to experience a water leak from a shower tray, roof tiles, or even a radiator, you might have noticed an...
Nov 3, 20173 min read
How to Paint Over Nicotine Stains
Buying a property can be an exciting moment in your life. But the hard work starts when re decorating and re styling to your taste. One...
Nov 1, 20172 min read
Top 5 Paint Colours of 2017
We have decorated hundreds of homes in Sheffield from the ultra-modern to Victorian homes and here are the colours we have used the most...
Oct 25, 20172 min read
Looking for Wallpaper?
Looking for wallpaper can be a long drawn out process with lots of head scratching. You can have something in mind but you just can’t...
Oct 24, 20172 min read
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